CPAP Intolerance can be a real challenge.
We Can Help.

If you wake up pulling off your CPAP mask, struggle with dry mouth, experience skin irritation, or feel claustrophobic, you are not alone. 

However, leaving sleep apnea untreated puts you at serious risk for chronic fatigue, high blood pressure, and heart disease.  

Because sleep apnea is fundamentally a structural airway problem, our double board-certified specialist, Dr. Scalzitti, can evaluate your physical airway and help you transition to comfortable, highly effective, mask-free alternatives. 

OPTION 1: Custom Oral Appliance Therapy (OAT) 

• What it is:
  • A small, custom-fit acrylic mouthpiece worn only while you sleep (similar to a sports mouthguard or orthodontic retainer).
    
    
• How it works:
  • It gently holds your lower jaw slightly forward, keeping your tongue and throat tissues from collapsing and blocking your airway.
    
    
• Best for:
  • Patients with mild-to-moderate obstructive sleep apnea, heavy snorers, and frequent travelers who want a silent, compact solution. 

OPTION 2: Inspire Sleep Therapy 

• What it is:
  • An FDA-approved, fully implantable device that works inside your body while you sleep.
    
    
• How it works:
  • Placed during a quick, outpatient procedure, Inspire gently stimulates your airway muscles to keep your throat open every time you breathe in. You turn it on with a simple hand-held remote before bed.
    
    
• Best for:
  • Patients with moderate-to-severe obstructive sleep apnea who cannot find relief with CPAP. 

OPTION 3: Surgical Airway Correction 

• What it is:
  • Minimally invasive, targeted procedures performed by an ENT specialist to fix physical blockages.
    
• How it works:
  • We physically open narrow passages by correcting a deviated septum, reducing swollen nasal turbinates, or removing enlarged tonsils.
    
    
• Best for:
  • Patients whose sleep apnea is driven by structural, physical blockages in the nose or throat. 

OPTION 4: Genio Therapy

• What it is:
  • A battery-free implant designed to treat obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) without masks or hoses.
• How it works:
  • It gently stimulates both sides of the hypoglossal nerve to move the tongue forward and keep the airway open during sleep.
• Best for:
  • Patients who cannot tolerate CPAP therapy and prefer a minimally invasive treatment without an implanted chest battery.

Our CPAP Rescue Protocol: How It Works

• Airway Mapping Consultation

We perform a detailed, comfortable clinical exam of your nose, throat, and palate to identify the exact physical site where your breathing collapses at night.

• Treatment Customization

We match your anatomical findings, sleep data, and lifestyle preferences to the right alternative treatment.

• Insurance Navigation

Our office coordinates directly with your insurance provider. We leverage your history of CPAP intolerance to help secure medical coverage for your alternative therapy. 

Move Past the Mask. Discover Comfortable Sleep.

You don’t have to live with CPAP discomfort to protect your health. Contact our Dallas or Plano office today to explore your medical alternatives.